E-Family Overview3
Key Features4
All Day Computing5-13
All Day Battery Life6
Connectivity7-8
Dell ControlPoint9-13
Inspired Design14-22
Durable Design15
Dell Flash Ultra Performance16
Usability17
Docks and Peripherals18-22
Peace of Mind23-28
Dell Services24-25
Security26-28
Total Control of Ownership29-32
Systems Management31
The Green Side of Latitude32
Core Technologies33-36
New Performance Architecture34
Graphics35-36
Product Gallery37-49
E6500 Product Views38-42
E6500 Technical Specifications43
E6400 Product Views44-48
E6400 Technical Specifications49
Important Information50
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LATITUDE E6500, E6400
freedom from business as usual
At last business class notebooks that pull their own
weight and work like they’re supposed to, free from
hassles and constant overhauls. Sleek and stylish, the
E6500 and E6400 deliver mobile computing that works
as hard as you do, anytime, anywhere. It’s freedom
from business as usual.
IT Customer Viewpoint
I’m caught in a difficult place. It’s hard to balance the
desires and demands of our workforce with the
concerns of managing our systems smoothly and
securely. I should be able to manage our notebooks
anywhere in the world without leaving my desk. My
company data should be just as safe on the other side of
the world as in the home office. I’m tired of notebooks
that let my end-users down, forcing me to scramble and
quickly find replacements.
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End User Customer Viewpoint
I’m sick of big, heavy notebooks that sometimes
connect to wireless networks and other times leave me
stranded. And I’m tired of having my workflow
interrupted because my battery lets me down. I need a
notebook that looks good and doesn’t slow me down
with a difficult-to-use keyboard or trackpad. If I have
trouble using it, it’s worthless to me.
Latitude E-Family Answer
Dell is inspired by you. You’re tired of compromise, so
we designed a family of notebooks where sacrifice was
no longer necessary. No detail went overlooked, inside
or out. We didn’t stop until we created a notebook
that is both rugged and beautiful. That can keep you
working anywhere, anytime. With a battery that might
even outlast you. No need for frantic calls to IT because
Latitude’s established leadership is designed to deliver
superior manageability to help provide IT control. Dell
ProSupport services offer a globally consistent
customer-driven support portfolio and our new Dell
ProSupport Mobility Services offer the broadest
solution focused on protecting your notebooks and
data. So now you can get more done and your business
moves forward. With Latitude E6500 and E6400, you’re
finally free from business as usual.
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Latitude E6400 and E6500 notebooks deliver
powerful enterprise-ready features. The best
of everything you need in a notebook for
ultimate user and IT productivity empowered
by leading-edge IT simplification technologies.
Latitude is designed for ultimate productivity
and low total cost of ownership.
Key Features:
Redesigned for optimum performance at
every level. Thin and light with robust
hinges and latches for improved durability.
Plus a new keyboard designed for
accuracy, durability and comfort and also
available with a backlit option.
All-day battery life that works as hard as
you do— the E6400 can get up to 19
hours* with a 9-cell battery and optional
battery slice.
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Anytime, Anywhere wireless connectivity
supports all current wireless technology
like Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, Bluetooth
®
2.1, and is built for emerging technologies
such as WiMAX™, High Performance
Wireless-N.
Seamless transitions from on-the-move to
desktop with new Latitude family docking
solutions.
Featuring Intel®vPro™ technology for
enhanced manageability and performance.
Dell ControlPoint creates an awesome
user experience by simplifying your Wi-Fi
connections. Make adjustments to
management profiles without taxing your
system memory.
1
Subject to wireless provider’s coverage area. Mobile broadband subscription required, additional charges apply.
1
Target Market
CIO, IT Mangers, IT Generalists
and Specialists, Small Business
owners and End Users.
Primary Usage
Desktop Replacement
Mobile/Remote Office
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ALL DAY COMPUTING*
I can stay connected and productive
virtually anywhere and everywhere.
1
Subject to wireless provider’s coverage area. Mobile broadband subscription required, additional charges apply.
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All Day Battery Life
Dell introduces a dramatic step forward in
battery life: batteries designed to enable allday computing.*
The 9-cell battery frees you to work up to a
full 8-hour work day*—or go up to 16+
hours* with the addition of our new battery
slice.
Battery slice adds up to 8+ hours* of battery
life and can be used in conjunction with the 6cell or 9-cell battery.
Introducing new technology like LED backlit
displays and customized battery settings to
achieve a full day charge through new Dell
ControlPoint software
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12-cell battery slice
can also be charged
stand-alone
Extend your battery service with optional
battery replacement service during your 3year Limited Hardware Warranty*.
Take advantage of short charge time
opportunities with ExpressCharge --
charges the primary battery to 80% in about
an hour.*
LED battery life and
health gauge
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Connectivity
Free yourself from cables with our excellent
antenna design supporting Mobile Broadband*,
Wireless-N in addition to emerging wireless
technologies like Bluetooth 2.1, Ultra Wide
Band and WiMAX.
Integrated Dell Mobile Broadband*
(cellular data) mini-cards provide wide area
data connectivity via national cellular
networks. With average download speeds of
up to 7.2 Mbps*, you can remain productive
wherever you go. Both EV-DO Rev A and
HSPA solutions available; tri-band HSPA
solutions support international roaming
capability.
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Dual 5-band mobile broadband antennas
provide support for all major worldwide
frequency bands. International travelers who
roam between the U.S. and Europe can get full
3G speeds wherever they go. Furthermore,
you get investment protection for after point
of sale card purchases or even next generation
card upgrades – the antennas to support are
already there.
Mobile broadband cards have built-in GPS
functionality that can be used with locationbased applications like Garmin™ and
Microsoft®Streets & Trips.
Wi-Fi Catcher™
Wireless on/off switch and sniffer button
allows user to easily find out if a connection is
available, even when the system is off. Use
the switch to turn off antennas when not in
use to save battery life. Easy to check for
available networks without opening or turning
on the notebook.
Wi-Fi Catcher™
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Latitude E6500/E6400 offer Intel®Centrino
®
Mobile technology featuring the Intel WiFi
Link 5100 or 5300 Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi cards,
Intel Core™ Processor and Intel 965PM or
GM chipsets. Intel Centrino Mobile
Technology delivers excellent wireless
performance while enabling great notebook
battery life.
Dell Wireless LAN
Latitude E6500/E6400 feature a choice of Dell
Wireless Wi-Fi solutions with the option of
either the Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g or the
Dell Wireless 1510 Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi cards.
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Personal Area Networks enable connection to
devices and peripherals such as keyboards,
mice, printers, scanners and wireless docking
stations within a PAN.
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Wireless
The Dell 370 card features the latest
Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDR (Windows
®
XP
OS) technology with a throughput of 3Mbps*.
The Dell 370 offers firmware upgradeability to
the forthcoming Bluetooth 2.1 update for
Windows Vista®OS.
Compared to the previous Dell 360/Bluetooth
2.0 combination, the new Dell Bluetooth 2.1
offerings can provide longer battery life and
easier pairing for Bluetooth 2.1-capable
devices.
Allows cable-free computing with Bluetooth
enabled devices such as keyboards, mice,
PDAs, headsets & mobile phones.
Dell’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
solutions are designed to work
together with minimal
interference. The optional Dell
Wireless 370 Bluetooth module
incorporates its own dedicated
antenna and radio to help
achieve optimal performance.
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The Tools You Need
New Dell ControlPoint software puts you in
complete control. It provides a single access
point with intuitive navigation to easily
configure your notebook the way you need it.
With a single hot key combination, you have
access to the settings you need: power
management, displays and devices,
connections, security and system information.
Consistent visual user interface throughout all
these applications means easy, natural
interaction for end users.
User Selectable Modules with Tight
Administrative Controls
IT managers have the option to install all of
the modules or pick and choose specific
modules for their custom system images. IT
managers can also control user configurable
options, create company specific branding, and
enable company help files and automated links
to additional web content.
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Dell ControlPoint
Power Settings
The ControlPoint Power
Settings module provides a
wide-ranging set of power
management configuration,
alerting capabilities and
sleep modes.
Battery Status
Quickly view battery
status, available charge and
health. Users can also
easily configure advanced
power settings to
maximize battery life.
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Power Scheme and
Sleep Mode
Choose the preset All Day
Battery Mode to maximize
your battery life
Custom-configure power
schemes to work the way
you want to work
Sleep modes can be quickly
configured along with
standby and hibernate
settings
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Display and Devices
The Dell ControlPoint Display
& Devices module provides a
variety of configurable settings
for your display as well as
other devices attached or
installed with your system.
Some key configurable
features include the
presentation mode with
projectors, ambient light
sensor and keyboard
backlighting capabilities.
Keyboard Hotkeys
Customers can easily set up a
series of custom hot keys to
meet their individual work
environment requirements
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See your work in a whole
new light.
LED Backlit keyboards allow
for easier work in darker
settings.
Use ControlPoint to easily
configure your backlit
keyboard to automatically
adjust to ambient light.
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Dell ControlPoint
Connections Manager
For fast and easy connections to any
device or network, the Connections
Manager module provides a
comprehensive communications
management environment: Ethernet,
Dial-Up, Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband* and
GPS.
Users can also enable & disable any of
the radios on their notebook – Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, UWB, GPS and Mobile
Broadband*.
Location Profiles and
Administrative Controls
Create multiple mobile Profile Settings
such as printer, browser, VPN and
network, as well as mobility settings
for adapter and profile switching.
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Define, export, and import usage
profiles. Customize printer setup,
application launch, drive mapping, and
more.
Administrative controls with the ability
to limit user configurable options.
Enhanced Diagnostics and
Administrative Tools
Simple and advanced configuration
and status dashboard
Enhanced multi-network
connection diagnostics and event
logging
Hardware diagnostics for all
devices
Error and Connection Status log
Profile import/export and locking
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Dell ControlPoint
Security Center
As more critical data becomes
mobile the need for enhanced
security is vital. The Dell
ControlPoint Security Center
module provides access to use
authentication, encryption,
fingerprint readers and
smartcard technologies.
Security Status
Quickly view system security
status
Manage Logins and
Passwords
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Require fingerprint for login
Set a pre-boot password
Manage Windows®password
settings
Manage Data Protection
Set hard drive password
Manage document vault
Manage encryption
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INSPIRED DESIGN.
My notebook should work as hard as I do.
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Stunning, Durable Design
No detail went overlooked.
Latitude E6500 and E6400
delivers sleeker and smarter
notebooks that stand up to
tough conditions.
Premium materials and finishes
create a notebook you can be
proud to carry.
New paint process helps
provide long-lasting premium
paint finish.
Exceptional durability with
redesigned robust hinges &
latches.
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E6500 with new hinge design and paint finish
Strike Zone™ helps improve
hard drive protection in the
event of a fall by dissipating
shock.
Our 7200rpm hard drives now
come standard with Free Fall
Sensors.
Keyboard durability focus
means E-Family is designed for
improved keycap retention
and screen printing.
Notebooks designed to run
cooler. Our new inverted
motherboard helps improve
thermal design and
accessibility for easier service.
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Dell Flash Ultra Performance
Solid State Hard Drive
Durability, reliability and exceptional
performance. With overall system
performance that exceeds a 10K RPM desktop
HDD2,
Dell Flash Ultra Performance SSD takes
notebook productivity to a new level.
Overall system performance gain is triple
what you get when moving from a 5400
RPM to a 7200 RPM notebook HDD.
10% system performance
improvement from 5400 RPM to
7200 RPM notebook HDD
35% system performance
2
improvement from a 5400 RPM
notebook HDD to Ultra
Performance SSD
2
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E6400 with SSD
22% improved system performance over
a 7200 RPM performance notebook
2
HDD
With no moving parts, SSD is designed to
provide a quantum leap forward in durability
and reliability.
Predicted reliability more than 3x better
than a standard hard drive
3
Shock tolerance is 8.5 times better than
standard notebook hard drive in
operating mode
2
Based on SysMark 2007 Benchmark tests performed by Dell Labs in January 2008. Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage and
manufacturing variability.
3
Based on Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 2M for Ultra Performance SSD vs. 550K for standard Dell 2.5” HDD, per Dell HDD spec.
4
Based on Operating Shock tolerance of 1500G for 0.5ms for Ultra Performance SSD vs.175G for 0.5ms for standard Dell 2.5” HDD, per Dell
HDD spec.
4
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Outstanding Usability
Excellent usability with precision-tuned backlit
keyboards designed to deliver accuracy,
comfort, and outstanding feel.
You’re never out of touch. Experience realtime collaboration through optional integrated
webcam, microphone, Mobile Broadband* and
superior Wireless-N antenna design.
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Latitude notebooks are designed for the
ultimate user experience with one click access
to all user settings with new Dell
ControlPoint software.
DisplayPort is a next generation digital display
interface designed for the latest PC graphics
and flat panels.
DisplayPort enables digital picture quality on
all flat panels and supports larger screens with
smarter cable management. With DisplayPort,
users can connect to any display from legacy
CRT monitors to the latest digital displays.
The first version of DisplayPort provides over
twice the capacity of single-channel DVI over
the same number of wires through a smaller
connector, and it enables the use of up to two
30” external displays.
E6400 with webcam and
digital microphone
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Expanding Mobile Experience
Redesigned sleeker, smaller docks and
peripherals deliver a seamless experience
between your desktop and mobility – including
the new E-Port and notebook stand –
designed for the smallest footprint.
E-Port Plus offers Dual Digital Monitor
capabilities along with legacy ports - The noncompromise station designed for enhanced
usability at desk supports hot & warm docking.
E-Port is a space-saving port replicator for
graphics as well as latest ports. Suitable for
home and office environment enables to
conveniently connect to your desk
peripherals.
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E-Port Plus side and back views
E-Port side and back views
E-Legacy Extender is a lightweight (0.45lb,
0.2kg) adapter that can be attached to the
bottom of the notebooks adding parallel,
serial, PS/2 and 2 USB connectors.
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E-Flat Panel Stand
The Integrated Flat Panel Stand is an
adjustable stand designed for the
new Latitude E-Port and E-Port Plus.
It accepts Dell Flat Panels via the
Dell Quick Connect connector
(default) as well as standard VESA
mount (requires screws).
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E-Flat Panel Stand with dual flat panel monitor
desktop configuration
E-Flat Panel Stand front and side views with
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E-View Laptop Stand
This stand provides an innovative way to use
the notebook LCD versus an external
monitor at the end users desk. E-Family
notebook stand is adjustable and enables the
user to elevate the LCD panel to a
comfortable position. It also requires
significantly less desk space than a dock and
external monitor.
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E-View with dual monitor
desktop configuration
E-Monitor Stand
The Basic Monitor Stand is an accessory of the
E-Port and E-Port Plus that enable use of any
LCD flat panel monitors and CRT monitors.
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E-View side view
E-Monitor Stand back view
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More Innovative Mobile Solutions
The Latitude E6500 and E6400 LCD bezels
have been designed specifically to hold new
custom-designed 3M privacy filters seamlessly.
No more sticky, messy tabs.
Attach a CoolSlice designed to fit the bottom
surface of your E6400/E6500 to make it more
comfortable to use the notebook on your lap
or soft surfaces like a couch.
E-Media Bay offers the flexibility of a second
hard drive or connect an optical drive via the
eSATA port on your E6400 or E6500.
Leave your cell phone charger at home. USB
PowerShare is a new Dell feature that allows
you to charge or power peripherals from the
USB port of the notebook when the notebook
is not in use.
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E6400 with custom-designed
3M privacy filter
E6400 with CoolSlice
New Dell M109S Pocket Projector has a tiny
form factor and runs from the power of the
notebook – no extra power cord to carry.
(Coming in September)
E-Media Bay
USB PowerShare denoted with
a lighting bolt icon
Sneak peak picture of
Dell M109S Pocket Projector
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Cases
New Latitude cases are designed to optimize
mobility with a sleek new look, soft grip
handles, seatbelt grade straps, EVA
compression molded foam protection, custom
hardware and useful inside pockets.
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New Sleeves are designed with top grade
neoprene.
Executive Leather
Deluxe Nylon
Slim NylonLaptop Sleeves
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PEACE OF MIND IS PART OF THE PACKAGE.
My data should be mine and mine alone.
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Dell ProSupport Mobility Services
The broadest solution for protecting your
notebooks and data. Committed to enabling
your mobile workforce, minimizing downtime
and protecting your investment.
Asset Protection Options enable your
mobile workforce while protecting your
investment with Extended Battery Service
during your 3-year Limited Hardware
Warranty*, CompleteCare Accidental Damage
Service* and Laptop Tracking and Recovery.
Data Protection Options featuring Remote
Data Delete, Hard Drive Data Recovery and
Certified Data Deletion. Helps you feel more
secure knowing Dell can track it and remotely
delete your sensitive data to help prevent
potential loss of valuable data or recover data
when you have a failed hard drive and did not
back up your system.
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Solve asset issues while keeping end users
productive on the road.
CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service*
provides coverage for notebooks that have
encountered liquid spills, electrical surges,
drops, falls or extreme temperatures.
Laptop Tracking and Recovery can assist in
finding a lost or stolen laptop, via tracking
software loaded on the system.
Remote Data Delete allows remote initiation
of a disk drive data wipe in the event the
system is lost or stolen.
Extended Battery Service aligns battery
coverage with your laptop usage, and provides
one additional replacement battery during
years 2 or 3 of coverage.
Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For
more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.
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Deployment Services - Helps customers more effectively execute Windows Vista
®
migrations and E-Family deployments
Dell ImageDirect is cross-platform to help ensure a streamlined transition to the
new Latitude E-Family from legacy Dell products. With ImageDirect, your image is only a
few mouse clicks from being ready to deploy as opposed to the few weeks inherent with
traditional image make-ready.
Dell Client Migration and Deployment Services deliver the upfront planning and
automated implementation that can reduce cost, helps minimize disruption to ongoing
productivity by reducing 88% of the desk-side technician time and by eliminating an
5
estimated 70% of the network traffic associated with deployment
.
Dell Automated Deployment (DAD) patent pending tools and processes that minimize
technician intervention thereby allowing the technician to spend just minutes at a PC
instead of hours.
Dell Data Direct™ (DDD) captures and migrates complete end-user accounts,
including OS and application settings, printers, data files, and more.
Dell Desktop Management Service enables IT organizations to manage mobile,
distributed workforces via the web anytime from virtually anywhere in the world. This
powerful, scalable and cost effective Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform model is
activated with a simple Internet connection. Our comprehensive set of software services
are delivered via a single, integrated Web-based management console.
Asset Management
– automated tracking of software, hardware, and software licenses
for all desktops and laptops, regardless of location.
Patch Management – Helps protect corporate and remote users through a fully
antispyware, anti-malware and firewall solutions from world class vendors including
Symantec™, McAfee®and Microsoft®.
Data Encryption – Encrypts and protects data on an online or offline PC to help
prevent its compromise or misuse allowing organizational control of that data even
when the user has lost control of the device.
Online Backup – Designed to deliver safe, secure, and automated backup over the
Internet powered by Iron Mountain®software and storage at fully redundant offsite
facilities.
Software Distribution – Drives adherence of corporate standards by automating the
distribution of new applications and upgrades as well as helping to maintain uniform
configurations throughout the organization including support for Faronics’ Deep Freeze.
5
Based on an internal assessment of select Dell customers compiled from October 2006 to October 2007.
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Simply Secure
Information technology has become a
backbone for our customers. It is a daily tool
for real time collaboration as well as crucial
business data storage. At the same time, our
world has become extremely mobile: valuable
files are sent over the networks or carried
around the planet on notebooks. As a result,
there is a growing threat for data loss or
leakage.
Whether you need enhanced physical
protection or easy to manage protection for
your critical data, Dell’s security offering can
help. We are committed to simplifying
security deployment, usage and maintenance,
in order to allow smaller businesses to acquire
relevant security and larger organizations to
implement at low total cost of ownership
impact.
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Deploy Faster
The complexity of IT can slow down even the
most tightly run organization. By speeding up
deployment and configuration, you can reclaim
wasted time and redirect it toward growing
your business.
Dell can deliver a fully secured system directly
from the factory that covers all four key
aspects of security: System Protection, Access
Control, Data protection and Malicious
Threats prevention.
With Dell’s Custom Factory Integration (CFI),
we can deliver pre-configured systems
including non-Dell standard hardware and
proprietary software right out of the factory.
CFI offers security features such as custom
asset tags, and StopTrack or TLS labels.
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Protect Better
Dell wants to give you total control by
building simplicity into everything we do. Our
products and services are fully manageable,
making it easy for you to proactively maintain
and support.
The Latitude E-Family systems offer several
options to protect your data and hardware
better. Hardware Encrypted Data protection
is available, can be activated within a few
seconds centrally and can be much safer than
software based encryption.
The Latitude E6500 and E6400 include a new
feature called Dell ControlVault, which is an
innovative security chip.
Dell ControlVault key features are:
Single location for end users credentials
such as passwords and biometric
templates.
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Credentials are securely located in
firmware, outside of the attack vector of
malicious applications.
Provides capability to perform security
processing/matching in firmware outside
the scope of malicious applications.
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Prevent Smarter
You want to prevent security breaches into
your business. But security is complex and
there are many aspects to it. Choices are
difficult to make, stable technologies cannot be
identified, and you could suffer from
skyrocketing costs and complexity.
Based on long-lasting technologies, Dell endpoint security solutions enable you to protect
business assets by including relevant and long
term technologies in our notebooks.
The Latitude E6500 and E6400 are designed
with these multi-factor authentication
technologies:
Standard smartcard reader
New integrated contactless card reader
supports leading edge technology from
HID and is designed to enable the
convergence of physical and logical access.
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Integrated fingerprint reader option
New integrated FIPS 201Certified
fingerprint reader option on the E6500,
which as an area sensor, can provide one
of the highest possible quality finger print
scans.
Furthermore, we make security easy for the
user as well by providing easy to use software
that supports multiple technologies through a
single console in Dell ControlPoint Security
Manager (see page 13 of this guide for more.)
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Integrated FIPS 201Certified
fingerprint reader option on E6500
Integrated fingerprint reader option on
E6400
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TOTAL CONTROL OF OWNERSHIP
I should be able to manage my notebooks
anywhere in the world without leaving my desk.
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Latitude works like it’s supposed to, with
freedom from hassles and constant overhauls.
It’s the ultimate team player, letting you
manage notebooks virtually anywhere in the
world without leaving your desk. Finally, an IT
investment that doesn’t cost a fortune coupled
with business-class service that is truly first
class. Freedom from hassles with technology
that gives you Total Control of Ownership.
Unplanned change costs your business time,
money and people. Dell minimizes change to
help you reclaim and refocus your resources.
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Long product lifecycles and proactively
managed product transitions help minimize
costs and headaches. Long lifecycle and long
overlap means customers have time to
evaluate the new product, create a new image
and plan the transition as fits their business
needs.
Consistent configurations worldwide simplify
global deployment and management.
Image stability is key. Carefully managed
change means fewer image impacts. When
change is unavoidable, Dell gives you the tools
for early notification months before they
happen.
Dell ImageWatch™ is a flexible and easy to
use tool that enables proactive transition
management for Dell customers.
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E-View Laptop Stand
Compatible peripherals, adapters, and
docking
Share accessories among users and among
systems within the E-Family.
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The Dell Client Manager console used in
conjunction with Intel®Centrino®2 with
vPro™ technology can reduce the need for
deskside visits for both troubleshooting, and
system maintenance and migration.
Dell Client Manager can enable DASH, which
is the new industry standard for secure outof-band and remote management of desktop
and mobile systems
Benefit from the Dell Client Manager’s
predictive hardware monitoring, streamline
after-hour updates and help improve data
security .
Built-in Management and Advanced
Security
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The Latitude E6400 and E6500 notebooks can
be configured with Intel®Centrino 2 with
vPro™ technology. With Intel AMT 4.0,
customers can scale Intel®AMT deployments
with remote configuration and benefit from
support for next generation management
standards: WS-MAN and DASH 1.0.
Remote configuration
More convenient option for over-the-wire
set-up
Allows transfer of Intel®AMT keys over the
network during set-up
New out of band management
capabilities
Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) allows
client initiated, secure Out of Band (OOB)
communication to the management console
7
Wireless manageability during sleep
states
Wireless management of notebooks even when
asleep, hibernating or powered off
More capable, extensible, and secure than ASF
Standardizes management interface between
console and PC
6
Requires AC Power
7
Requires user to ‘accept’ any terms of service gateway
and that the gateway remain open over a period of time.
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The Green Side of Latitude
Dell's environmental stewardship program drives to conserve product energy consumption,
reduce or eliminate materials for disposal, prolong product life span and provide effective and
convenient equipment recovery solutions. By streamlining business steps and processes, Dell
minimizes stress on the environment while achieving speed, responsiveness and cost savings
that can be passed along to customers.
Product Concept and Design – with Environment in Mind
Dell’s focus on improving environmental performance starts with our Design for the
Environment (DfE) approach. When designing new systems, engineers consider
environmental factors such as material composition of components, amount of materials
used, energy efficiency as well as design attributes that aid in recycling.
The Latitude brand has a history of leadership in delivering green notebooks:
1st Notebook to achieve EPEAT Gold (Latitude D630)
1st Notebook to implement Energy Star 4.0 Standard (Latitude portfolio May 2007)
Minimize Energy Consumption
1st Energy Star 4.0 Compliant Notebooks
Industry Leading Energy Smart Power Management Settings on all Latitude Notebooks
Energy Efficient Technologies (CPU, LED Backlight etc.)
87% Averaged Efficiency for E-Family External Adapters
Environmentally-Preferable Materials
WW RoHS (Lead-Free) Compliant since July 2006
China RoHS Compliant
Mercury Free LCD Panels (Latitude XT, E6400, E6500, E4300, E4200)
Dell Latitude E4200 will be the first Halogen-Reduced Dell notebook that offers a
motherboard containing “halogen-free” laminates (per JPCA ES-01-1999), as well as
“halogen-free” chassis plastics and fan housing/impeller.
Minimize Waste
Recycled Packaging with 25% Post Consumer Cardboard
Asset Recovery and Recycling Services
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CORE TECHNOLOGIES
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New Performance Architecture
®
Intel
Core™ 2 Duo Processor
Dell Latitude E6500 and E6400 are equipped with
®
Intel
Core™ 2 Duo mobile technology, featuring
the Intel PM45 Express chipset. You get powerful
mobile dual-core processors with 3MB or 6MB
Level 2 cache and up to 8GB* of 800MHz dualchannel DDR2 system memory*.
®
Centrino®2 processor technology provides
Intel
a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life
and performance. What’s more, thanks to
halogen-free and lead-free manufacturing and a
breakthrough 45nm design, users enjoy true
®
energy efficiency. Intel
Centrino®2 processor
technology helps meet Energy Star requirements
without sacrificing performance.
Chipset and Memory
Intel®PM45 Express Chipset features:
• Support for up to 8GB* system memory and for
dual memory channels and DDR2 800MHz
memory*
• 1066MHz front side bus
• Intel Active Management Technology 4.0
• Serial ATA hard drive support
• Up to 6 PCI express ports
• Small footprint (size)
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Dual Channel DDR2 Memory*
DDR2 offers dual-channel capability for additional
bandwidth and performance, reduced power
consumption and scalability to help increase
performance with processor and chipset bus
architecture.
PCI-Express (PCI-E) Technology
Serial I/O and Graphics Interconnect provide high
performance (up to 8GB/sec bandwidth)
backwards compatibility with PCI implementation.
PCI-Express is expected to ke
ep pace with
processor and I/O advances for the next 10 years
or more, so it is designed to address your
technology
for the foreseeable future.
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Graphics
The Latitude E6500 and E6400 provide a choice of
Intel integrated graphics* and a discrete NVIDIA
solution.
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Mobile Intel
®
Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD brings the next generation benefits of
dialed up performance, power management and
support for new technologies.
Intel GMA 4500MHD helps deliver a next
generation video and 3D experience:
• Clear and accurate video playback with crisp
details.
• Support for advanced features like Picture-inPicture,
• Use new video display connectors HDMI and
DisplayPort
• Full hardware decode enables smooth playback
of next generation HD AVC, VC1, MPEG2
content.
• View weave and jitter-free playback of static and
fast-moving objects with SD and HD de-interlacing
which applies multiple fields to construct
progressive frames.
• Experience rich 3D graphics applications with
®
Microsoft
industry graphics feature and accel
DirectX®10 and DXVA 2.0 – new
eration
technologies
• More accurately scale images to fit different
display resolutions with Panel Fitter 2
• Efficient and intelligent balancing of shared system
memory usage betwe
en graphics and other
applications with DVMT 5.0
Users can experience the latest power
conservation features of Intel GMA 4500MHD.
®
Graphics Power Modulation Technology
Intel
helps extend battery life through dynamic
switching of render core voltage and frequency.
Graphics Render Standby puts render engine into
standby during periods of inactivity and
dynamically lowers render core voltage.
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The Latitude E6500 and E6400 are available with
the NVIDIA®Quadro®NVS 160M* for a great
combination of reliability, manageability and
performance.
NVIDIA®Quadro®NVS 160M* delivers the
latest visual computing technology for business
applications:
Accelerates 2D and 3D functionality in business
applications like Microsoft
Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
Accelerated graphics performance helps
enhance productivity when running graphicsintensive applications
NVIDIA unified architecture dynamically
allocates processing power thereby delivering
higher performance than prior Quadro NVS
generations
®
PureVideo
HD technology delivers a great
combination of high-definition video decode
eration and advanced post-processing that
accel
delivers smooth video, accurate color, and great
image scaling for DVD playback.
Multiple-display architecture allows users to
spread their work across multiple displays and
maximize productivity through advanced
desktop and application management features
GPU zoom helps crisply display the page,
including text, shapes, images, at any
magnification level
®
Full Microsoft
DirectX®10 support with full
Shader Model 4.0 support delivers premium
levels of graphics realism
®
NVIDIA
PowerMizer®8.0 Technology balances
user’s need for longer battery life and
performance. Intelligent and dynamic power
management helps to save battery life by
reducing power consumption of unused
circuitry.
®
Office 2007 and
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
NVIDIA®Quadro®NVS 160M* is essential for
the ultimate Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
experience by delivering an exceptional
experience with Windows®Aero™ features
such as Flip 3D, Windows Sidebar, and
transparent windows. Quadro NVS helps
increase productivity with fast Windows Vista
desktop response time and efficient multi-tasking.
Hot Key to launch Dell ControlPoint
console <Fn+F7>
Contactless Smart Card Reader
Precision-tuned keyboard with backlit
option
Ambient light sensor can be customized
in Dell ControlPoint to adjust display and
backlit keyboard brightness
Optional fingerprint reader is located at
the bottom of the right speaker grill
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E6500 Front and Back View Detail
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Antennas designed for maximum wireless
reception
Full magnesium alloy in the base and LCD
back helps protect internal components
New premium Brushed Metal Black paint
finish
Robust metal hinge construction
Power port
DisplayPort
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional)
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E6500 Left View
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5-in-1 card reader
Expresscard/54
VGA port
USB port with USB PowerShare
eSATA port (compatible with USB)
Steel reinforced lock slot
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E6500 Right View
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E-Media Bay
PCMCIA slot
2 USB ports
Smart card reader
Headphone/speaker out ports
1394 port
Wi-Fi Catcher On/Off switch with
network locator button
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E6500 Bottom View
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Primary Battery Bay
Battery Charge/Health Gauge
E-Family Docking Connector
Bottom access panel with one screw
access to memory DIMMs, wireless
modules
Primary Hard Drive Bay
Strike Zone™ shock absorber
Inverted motherboard helps improve
thermal design and accessibility for easier
service
Bluetooth/UWB module
WLAN
Coin cell battery
WWAN
Memory DIMMS
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Latitude E6500 Technical Specifications
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Processors
®
Intel
CoreTM2 Duo Processor
Up to T9600 (2.8GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate or Business
Downgrade, Genuine Windows
®
Ultimate
®
Business
®
Business 64-Bit
®
Home Basic
®
XP Professional
installed*
Chipset
®
Intel
45 Express Chipset
Displays
15.4" UltraSharp™ Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200)
Display with Wide Viewing Angle
15.4" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display
with Wide Viewing Angle
15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display
Memory
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory*
Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB*
Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
Primary Storage
Solid State Drive up to 64GB*
7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 250GB*
5400RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up to 120GB*
5400RPM up to 250GB*
Media Bay
E-Family modular media bay: 8X DVD-ROM, 24X
CDRW/DVD, 8X DVD+/-RW, second Hard Drive or
TravelLite Module
Hot Key to launch Dell ControlPoint
console <Fn+F7>
Contactless Smart Card Reader
Precision-tuned keyboard with backlit
option
Ambient light sensor can be customized
in Dell ControlPoint to adjust display and
backlit keyboard brightness
Optional fingerprint reader is located at
the bottom of the right speaker grill
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E6400 Back View Detail
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Antennas designed for maximum wireless
reception
Full magnesium alloy in the base and LCD
back helps protect internal components
New premium Brushed Metal Black paint
finish
Robust metal hinge construction
Power port
DisplayPort
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional)
5-in-1 Card Reader
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E6400 Left View
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Smart card reader
USB port with USB PowerShare
eSATA port (compatible with USB)
VGA port
Steel reinforced lock slot
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E6400 Right View
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E-Media Bay
PCMCIA (also available with
Expresscard/54)
1394 port
2 USB ports
Wi-Fi Catcher On/Off switch with
network locator button
Headphone/speaker out ports
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E6400 Bottom View
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Primary Battery Bay
Battery Charge/Health Gauge
E-Family Docking Connector
Bottom access panel with one screw
access to memory DIMMs, wireless
modules
Primary Hard Drive Bay
Strike Zone™ shock absorber
Inverted motherboard helps improve
thermal design and accessibility for easier
service
Bluetooth/UWB module
Coin cell battery
Memory DIMMS
WWAN
WLAN
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Latitude E6400 Technical Specifications
Latitude E6500, E6400 Reviewer’s Guide
Processors
Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo Processor
Up to T9600 (2.8GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate or Business
Downgrade, Genuine Windows
®
Ultimate
®
Business
®
Business 64-Bit
®
Home Basic
®
XP Professional
installed*
Chipset
®
45 Express Chipset
Intel
Displays
14.1” UltraSharp™ Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900)
LED Display
14.1” Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display
Memory
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory*
Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB*
Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
Primary Storage
Solid State Drive up to 64GB*
7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 250GB*
5400RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up to 120GB*
5400RPM up to 250GB*
Media Bay
E-Family modular media bay: 8X DVD-ROM, 24X
CDRW/DVD, 8X DVD+/-RW, second Hard Drive or
TravelLite Module
Graphics Cards
NVIDIA
Intel
®
Quadro®NVS 160M1256MB DDR2* Mobile
®
Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD*
Hardware-Enabled Systems Management
Intel vPro™ Technology’s advanced management
features (optional, requires Intel Wifi
®
Link WLAN)
Power
90 Watt AC adapter with cord wrapping
65 Watt Auto/Air/AC Travel Adapter
4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell extended life primary batteries
12-cell high capacity battery slice (optional)
Chassis
Preliminary weight starting at: 4.3lbs/1.95kg* with 4-cell
battery
E-Modular Hard Drive, E-Modular Optical Drive (DVDROM, CDRW/DVD, DVD+/-RW4) or Travel Lite Module
Ports
1394, USB 2.0 (x3, x1 with USB PowerShare), eSATA, VGA,
Display Port, RJ-11(optional), RJ-45, Audio, Power,
headphone/speaker out
Input
Dual-pointing, Backlit keyboard option
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Important Information
All Day Computing/Battery Life: Preliminary results based on Dell lab testing. Varies by configuration, operating
conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
Battery Charge Times: The 4-cell and 6-cell batteries typically have greater than 80% charge after about an hour of
charging, and fully charge in about 2 hours with the system off.
Graphics & System Memory:
Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory
size and other factors.
Notebooks with 4GB or Greater System Memory Capability: Up to 1GB may not be available with 32-bit operating
systems due to system resource requirements.
Hard Drives:
For writeable storage devices, GB = 1 billion bytes and TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with
preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
Mobile Broadband Service: Subject to wireless provider’s broadband subscription and coverage area; additional charges
apply.
Mobile Broadband average download speeds
: For comparative purposes only. Actual speed varies and will be less.
TPM 1.2: Not available in all regions
E6500 Weight:
Preliminary starting weight with 4-cell, 2.5” thin SSD, 15.4” LED, integrated graphics, and Travel Lite module
is 5.17lbs/2.34kg. Weight varies with configuration and manufacturing variability.
E6400 Weight: Preliminary starting weight with 4-cell, 2.5” thin SSD, 14.1” LED, integrated graphics, and Travel Lite module
is 4.3lbs/1.95kg . Weight varies with configuration and manufacturing variability.
Limited Hardware Warranty:
For a copy of limited warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round
Rock, TX 78682 or visit www.dell.com/warranty.
CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service: CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or
other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit
www.dell.com/servicedescriptions
.
Genuine Windows Vista
Windows
Windows Vista
®
XP Professional pre-installed along with media and technical support for both Genuine Windows®XP and Genuine
®
so you may transition to Genuine Windows Vista®when you're ready.
®
Downgrade rights: The Genuine Windows Vista®Downgrade rights come with Genuine
Copyright 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel, vPro and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsid
iaries in the United States of America and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks or trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without express written permission from Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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